Gauff became the seventh American woman to win Roland Garros in the Open Era. She won her second major following the 2023 U.S. Open, where she also overcame a one-set deficit to beat Sabalenka. Gauff is the second straight American woman to win a major after Madison Keys also defeated Sabalenka in three sets to win the Australian Open.

Former Grand Slam winner and Serena Williams' coach Rennae Stubbs ripped Aryna Sabalenka's post-French Open final comments as "rude" and highlighted to the world No. 1 that Coco Gauff's athletic abilities played a big role in the outcome of the title match.

The Belarusian tennis pro, 27, faced criticism after she initially seemed to downplay Gauff's skills and victory.